Chapter 45: What are you smiling at?
Chapter 45: What are you smiling at?
When Xu Wenbin returned, it was nearly 7 p.m. The pot on the stove was bubbling with pork ribs, filling the house with a mouthwatering aroma. Just the smell alone lifted his mood, but seeing Xu Qing sitting on the couch made him even happier.
“Here to pay rent?”
“No, I’m here for dinner.”
“…"
Half of Xu Wenbin’s good mood disappeared instantly.
“Wash your hands and get ready to eat,” Zhou Suzhi urged. She timed the meal preparation to match Xu Wenbin’s return. He could wash up, sit down briefly, and then start eating right away.
“About the utilities—I checked. It’s 133 in total; I’ll send it over now.” Xu Qing didn’t keep up the banter, pulling out his phone and transferring the money in a few quick taps.
“Wait, last month you used nearly 300. How did it drop by more than half this month?” Xu Wenbin asked as he washed his hands, peeking suspiciously at Xu Qing in the living room.